The Abe Statement

The Abe Statement

On August 15, 2015, Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe will make a statement on the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. What, precisely, he will say, and how it will be received by Japan’s neighbors, is the subject of intense speculation. In the lead-up to Abe’s speech, The Diplomat presents a series of articles looking at the background for the speech, as well as the complexity of the historical issues at play in Northeast Asia.

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August 20, 2015

How to Read the Abe Statement

How to evaluate Abe's August 15 statement on the 70th anniversary of Japan's defeat in World War II.